HI HB761

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the department of land and natural resources for coral reef restoration and habitat enhancement efforts for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, with the specific amount left blank in the bill text.

Findings note that Hawaii's coral reefs provide $7,000,000 to $13,000,000 in annual food security value and $836,000,000 in flood protection benefits while facing threats from climate change, ocean warming, acidification, ship groundings, and overfishing.

Authorizes DLNR to use appropriated funds for managing coral nurseries, herbivore population management, invasive species removal, and coral reef monitoring in state waters.

Takes effect on June 30, 3000 (appears to be a drafting error, as this date is over 900 years in the future).